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Originally Posted by AvengerRam
I also think there is a very good argument to be made that Jackson should have "warmed up" in preseason, rather than starting the season cold (if you look, other RBs who sat out the preseason - LT, Gore - likewise had poor opening days).
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LT had a poor day? He scored both of his teams TDs against the best defense in the league, and he never fumbled. A few carries in the preseason wouldn't have helped LT against the Bears, they were going to shut him down yardage wise either way.
Gore also scored a TD, and never fumbled. The Arizona D played Gore very well and made Smith beat them.
Even though Moss is a WR he had a nice day without playing in the preseason also.
I think it's a weak argument to blame any of Jackson's poor play on preseason carries. The fact is Carolina plays good D and some preseason carries would not change that.